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Friday, July 10, 2009

J.Norad Reviews ZACCA 1:6 Scale RPG-7

Welcome to part 3 of 11 of J.Norad's "we've got money, so let's buy small fascimiles of illegal arms" series. Today, we'll be looking at the RPG-7, one of the blind boxed models in Series 2.

The model comes in four pieces and measures 24.5cm long. There are no moving components, and the rocket unfortunately is molded with the front half of the rocket propelled grenade launcher. Not too great if you're childish and love being able to launch your ordinance at things.

The model is fairly detailed, with what constitutes "aging technique" for the aluminum colored parts. The grenade part looks like someone went overboard with the black paint for the crevices. Heavy lining that helps you find the details easily, but looks like it's been drawn with a black sharpie than painted. The wooden rear section isn't really made to look like anything except extruded orange plastic. For $5, it's not a bad model.

The Soldier's rocket launcher in Team Fortress 2 somewhat resembles the RPG-7. The elements are mostly there: two hand grips, wooden rear section, and a conical rear black exhaust port. Unfortunately, no optical sight (the front dust cap is NOT rubber and should not be moved) for the TF2 rocket launcher.

If you're looking for an RPG-7, there's a version out there packaged with the Resident Evil 5 Chris Redfield figure. Haven't seen it in person, but I'm certain it's probably sturdier for play than this one would be. Product images so far show a lot better quality in terms of paint, and similar build quality. The ZACCA version needs some adhesive to keep the rear part on securely. I had to apply Loc-tite around the circumference of the interface to thicken the part.

Overall Meaningless Scores and Stats

Price per unit:MSRP: $5Price shipped: ~$10Competing prices: Hot Toys' Chris Redfield figure, ~$140. Expect figure scalpers to be selling the RPG-7 separately for somewhere around $12-$16, if they for some reason decide to.

Build quality:If you're looking for an RPG-7, there's a version out there packaged with the Resident Evil 5 Chris Redfield figure. Haven't seen it in person, but I'm certain it's probably sturdier for play than this one would be. Product images so far show a lot better quality in terms of paint, and similar build quality. The ZACCA version needs some adhesive to keep the rear part on securely. I had to apply Loc-tite around the circumference of the interface to thicken the part.I would be confident dropping this off a bookcase, since there's very few delicate components. 7/10.

Overall:You have two options for getting a 1:6 scale RPG-7: ZACCA or Hot Toys. You're not going to be buying the Hot Toys version en-masse at the price of $140+. You're forced to buy the ZACCA model, but it's pretty good and sturdy for posing and play. How sturdy is it? Enough to go outside and do some shooting.

"Boys, I see the signs of a BLU base! We must attack at once and crush the enemy!"

"A Pepsi plant? Sweet! Now that's what I'm talking about!"

"Charge!"

"We must stop that BLU cart from getting past this point, boys!"

"This is my street! You are not welcome in my street... Hmmm. Maybe you are welcome in my street. I'm going to get going now."